The Buffalo Bills needed help along their offensive line. This was an established fact right from the jump even during the 2018 season, so it was no surprise that general manager Brandon Beane aggressively overhauled the unit during the 2019 offseason. He added players at every position along the trenches in hopes of shoring up a unit tasked with protecting the franchise’s greatest investment, quarterback Josh Allen.
While much of the change occurred via free-agent signings, the Bills did invest a premium draft choice (or multiple choices, really, since they acquired him via a trade-up) in a player they hope will be a cornerstone of the offensive line for years to come.